Submissions for 2024 TBS Talent Search are officially open

Each year, the Toronto Blues Society searches its undiscovered blues talent from across the region.

Six finalists are selected to perform at

The TD Toronto Jazz Festival

Must be available Sunday June 30, 2024

for a professional development package

including festival gigs, mentorship meetings, studio time, graphic design and much more!

Apply Now

Deadline

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm

Recomendations Welcome

Toronto Blues Society is giving away

 a Pair of Tickets to

Dinner and a Song

Sandra Bouza & Broke Fuse

The Olde Stone Cottage Pub

3750 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON

Friday April 26th, 2024

To Enter: Send an email to info@torontobluessociety.com

with "Sandra Broke Tix" as the subject line

Deadline: Entries must be submitted by 

Wednesday April 24 Midnight

Winners will be notified on Thursday April 25

Dinner and a Song is thrilled to present Maple Blues Award nominees Sandra Bouza & Jay Moonah, Friday, April 26, 2024,

at the Olde Stone Cottage Pub.

Dinner on April 26 will begin at 5:30 in the pub, with the show starting at 7:30 upstairs in the loft. Concert seating is on a first come, first served basis. After checking in with Dinner and a Song at the entrance, patrons can reserve their concert seats

before sitting down to dinner.

Sandra Bouza was born in Toronto but spent her childhood flitting back and forth between Canada and Spain. Like Amy Winehouse and Adele, Sandra’s absorbed a lot from listening to the greats from the golden age of R and B, but like them, she has emerged with a style that is all her own. You can hear echoes of Etta James and Carla Thomas in Bouza’s powerful and highly nuanced phrasing. Gifted with a masterful sense of poise and control, few singers can inhabit

a vocal like she does.

In 2019 Sandra won the Toronto Blues Talent search and came second in the city’s prestigious Soul Slam. Her 2018 EP ‘Three Years,’ her 2018 EP, and first album ‘Falling Away from Me,’ (2020). Everything came together for Sandra during an artist’s residence on Halls Island where she wrote most of the material for her 2023 album, ’A Sound in the Dark.’ The album has been extraordinarily well received, and along with her dynamic live performances helped her earn a Maple Blues Award nomination for New Artist of the Year.

Everyone who’s heard her sing knows that Sandra’s always been a powerful vocalist and a compelling songwriter, but with ‘A Sound in the Dark’, she has truly found her own voice, and the promise of her earlier work has come to full fruition.

Jay Moonah, aka Broke Fuse is a one-man band from Guildwood and needs little introduction. Jay has been very active in the Canadian music scene for more than 30 years and is a founding member of Dinner and a Song and the Scarborough Uke Jam.

As Broke Fuse, Jay has five releases: 'The Underground’ (2015), ‘Broke Down + Blue’ (2017), ‘Why Should I Be Blue?’ (2020) and ‘Rocket Ride’ (2021) and an instrumental ‘Splashdown’ (2022). All were extremely well received, garnering stellar reviews, international airplay, chart-topping success on the Roots Music Report Canadian Top 50, and a series of award nominations, including a Maple Blues Award nomination in the New Artist category.

In addition to Broke Fuse, Jay performs regularly as a member of Mike McKenna’s Slidewinder Blues Band and Rockabilly Blue.

TICKETS: $60 for a two-course dinner and show (the $35 dinner portion of this payment includes the tax and tip on the food); available only at www.dinnerandasong.com. A limited number of show-only tickets are available at $30 each.

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April 24 | Imperial Theatre Sarnia | Sarnia, ON

April 25 | Rose Theatre | Brampton, ON

April 26 | Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts | Richmond Hill, ON

April 28 | Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts | Parry Sound, ON

April 29 | Regent Theatre | Oshawa, ON

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Here come the Summer Blues festivals

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Jack de Keyzer &

Mike Goudreau Band

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Concerts of Note

Here are some great Blues concerts that are coming our way

Julian Taylor w/ Tania Joy 

Aurora Cultural Centre | Aurora | April 27 - Buy Tickets

Big Dave McLean w/ Steve Marriner and Jimmy Bowskill 

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | May 1 - Buy Tickets

Stephen Fearing Presented by Music by the Bay Live 

Avalon Lounge Port Whitby Marina | Whitby | May 3 - Buy Tickets

Miss Emily 

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | May 3 - Buy Tickets

Morgan Davis w/ Alec Fraser

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | May 16 - Buy Tickets

Genius+Soul = The Music of Ray Charles 

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | May 17 - Buy Tickets

Gary Clark Jr 

History | Toronto | May 26 & 27 - Buy Tickets

Paul James Band – Bob Dylan Tribute 

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | May 30 - Buy Tickets

Mary Flower and Michael Jerome Brown

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | June 26 - Buy Tickets

Lachy Doley

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | June 30 - Buy Tickets

Tedeschi Trucks Band Deuces Wild 2024 with Margo Price

Budweiser Stage | Toronto | August 15 - Buy Tickets

Harry Manx

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | August 24 - Buy Tickets

Chris Smither

Hugh’s Room Live | Toronto | September 5 - Buy Tickets

PJ Harvey 

History | Toronto | September 26 - Buy Tickets

The Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne Band at Moonshine Cafe

Friday, April 26 8:00 pm, 137 Kerr St, Oakville 

We post all the latest show announcements as soon as we get them at http://torontobluessociety.com/events/        

Wednesday, April 24

• Ghost Town Blues Band at Front Porch Southern Kitchen and Blues Joint, 7:00 pm, 4 Albert St., Langton, 226-397-1223  
• The Capys: Alec Fraser, James McKie, Chris Bartos at Inter Steer Tavern, 8:00 pm, 357 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, 416-588-8054  
• Action Sound Band at Grossman’s Tavern, 8:30 pm, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000  
• Jesse Whiteley at The Local, 9:00 pm, 396 Roncesvalles, Toronto  

Thursday, April 25

• Dylan Wickens & The Grand Naturals at Harbour St. Fish Bar, 6:30 pm, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474  
• James Anthony w/ Terry Chisholm at The Firehall, 8:00 pm, 2390 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville, (905) 827-4445  
• Joe Nolan w/ Scott Nolan at  Hugh’s Room Live, 8:00 pm, 296 Broadview, Toronto  
• Po Boy Jefferys at Cameron House, 8:00 pm, 408 Queen St W, Toronto  
• Colin James Trio at Rose Theatre, 8:00 pm, Brampton  

Friday, April 26

• Sandra Bouza and Broke Fuse at  Olde Stone Cottage Pub, 5:30 pm, 3750 Kingston Rd., Scarborough  
• Raoul and The Big Time at Old Mill – Jazz Lounge, 6:00 pm, 9 Old Mill Rd, Toronto  
• The Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne Band at Moonshine Cafe, 8:00 pm, 137 Kerr St, Oakville  
• Colin James Trio at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 8:00 pm, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill  
• Zeke Pippin at Sauce on Danforth, 8:30 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto  
• Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam at Black Swan Tavern, 9:30 pm, 154 Danforth, Toronto  

Saturday, April 27

• James Anthony Band w/ Gail Gunnis at Uptown Social, 1:30 pm, 1900 Walkers Line, Burlington, 905-331-4700  
• Blues at the Regency w/ Dave Murphy at Regency Athletic Resort, 2:30 pm, 8068 Mountain Rd., Niagara Falls  
• The Mighty Duck Blues Band with Matt Allen at  Jo Blos Rock and Wok, 2:30 pm, 2 Pelham Rd (@ St. Paul St. W.), St. Catharines, 905-685-8280 
• The Blues Corner - Open Blues Jam at The Blues Corner1, 2:30 pm, 1594 Queen Street East, Toronto, (647)608-0993
• Danny Marks at Castro’s Lounge, 5:00 pm, 2116 Queen St E, Toronto, (416) 699-8272  
• Carlos Del Junco and the Blues Mongrels at Harmony Centre Owen Sound, 7:00 pm, 890 4th Ave E., Owen Sound  
• Julian Taylor w/ Tania Joy at  Aurora Cultural Centre, 7:30 pm, 89 Mosley St., Aurora  
• LOWDOWN DIRTY MOJOS at  The Regency Sports Academy, 7:30 pm, 8086 Mountain Rd, Niagara Falls, 905-354-2340  
• Raoul and The Big Time at Base 31 Drill Hall, 7:30 pm, 26-343 County Road 22, Picton  
• Puslinch House of Blues at Moonshine Cafe, 8:00 pm, 137 Kerr St, Oakville  
• Szabo & Strongman at Room 47 (ex Starlight Lounge), 8:00 pm, 47 King St N, Waterloo  
• Andre Bisson Band at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 8:00 pm, 140 Charlotte St, Peterborough  
• Spencer Mackenzie Band w/ guest Brant Parker at Stonewalls Restaurant, 8:30 pm, 339 York Blvd., Hamilton, 905-577-0808  
• Danny B. at Reservoir Lounge, 9:30 pm, 52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, 416-955-0887  
• Bad Luck Woman & Her Misfortunes at Cameron House, 10:00 pm, 408 Queen St W, Toronto  

Sunday, April 28

• FOG Blues & Brass Band at  Back Alley Bar and Grill, 2:00 pm, 18 Princess Ave., St. Thomas  
• Blues For Soldiers w/ Joshua Arden Miller at Brant Artillery Gunner’s Club, 2:00 pm, 115 Henry Street, Brantford, (519) 753-8128  
• Toney “Wild T” Springer, Carlos Orlando, Murad Gunduz at Stonewalls Restaurant, 2:00 pm, 339 York Blvd., Hamilton, 905-577-0808  
• James Anthony Band w/ Gail Gunnis at Plank Restobar, 2:00 pm, 18 Augusta St, Hamilton  
• Swingin’ Blackjacks at Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 3:00 pm, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469  
• Rick Taylor Band at  The Crystal Chandelier, 3:00 pm, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996  
• Mike McKenna’s Slidewinder Blues Band at Black Swan Tavern, 4:00 pm, 154 Danforth, Toronto  
• Chuck Jackson at Roc’n Docs, 4:00 pm, 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga, (905) 891-1754  
• Ghost Town Blues Band at Harbour St. Fish Bar, 5:00 pm, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474  
• Donnie Meeker at Timothy’s Pub, 5:00 pm, 344 Browns Line, Etobicoke, 416-201-9515  
• Paul Reddick Blues at Rex Jazz and Blues Bar, 5:30 pm, 194 Queen St W., Toronto  
• Frank Cosentino at Linsmore Tavern, 7:00 pm, 1298 Danforth Ave, Toronto, 416-466-5130  
• Rocky Verweel & Queen City Blues at Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 7:00 pm, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469  
• Ken Yoshioka at Grossman’s Tavern, 9:00 pm, 377 Spadina Ave., Toronto, (416) 977-7000  

Monday, April 29

• Colin James Trio at Regent Theatre Oshawa, 7:30 pm, 50 King St. E., Oshawa  
• Steve Marriner’s Local Electric at Sauce on Danforth, 8:00 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto  
• Quality Building Supplies feat. Paul Reddick, Clayton Yates, Gary Craig, Wayne DeAdder at Cameron House, 9:00 pm, 408 Queen St W, Toronto  

Tuesday, April 30

• Julian Fauth at Sauce on Danforth, 6:30 pm, 1376 Danforth Ave., Toronto  
• Big Dave McLean w/ Jesse O’Brien, Jimmy Bowskill, Steve Marriner at Coach and Lantern, 7:30 pm, 384 Wilson St E., Ancaster, 905-304-7822  

Wednesday, May 1

• In Spite of Ourselves: an evening of John Prine at  The Regent Theatre, 7:00 pm, 50 King St E, Oshawa, ON, 905 721 3399  
• Big Dave McLean w/ Steve Marriner and Jimmy Bowskill at Hugh’s Room Live, 8:00 pm, 296 Broadview, Toronto  

Thursday, May 2

• The Swingin’ Blackjacks at Harbour St. Fish Bar, 6:30 pm, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474  

Friday, May 3

• Miss Emily at Hugh’s Room Live, 8:00 pm, 296 Broadview, Toronto  
• Grant Lyle Trio at Moonshine Cafe, 8:00 pm, 137 Kerr St, Oakville  
• Stephen Fearing Presented by Music by the Bay Live at  Avalon Lounge Port Whitby Marina, 8:00 pm, 301 Watson St W, Whitby  
• Mike Sedgewick’s Friday Night Blues Jam at Black Swan Tavern, 9:30 pm, 154 Danforth, Toronto  

Saturday, May 4

• The Mighty Duck Blues Band with Chuck Jackson at  Jo Blos Rock and Wok, 2:30 pm, 2 Pelham Rd (@ St. Paul St. W.), St. Catharines, 905-685-8280  
• Blues at the Regency w/ Johnny Max at Regency Athletic Resort, 2:30 pm, 8068 Mountain Rd., Niagara Falls  
• Brother Paul & Blues Revival at  Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 3:00 pm, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469  
• Tim Bastmeyer at Flying Monkeys Brewery Barrie, 5:00 pm, 107 Dunlop St E, Barrie, (705) 721-8989  
• Morgan Davis at  Waring House, 7:00 pm, 395 Sandy Hook Rd, Picton  
• Stacey Kent Trio and Alison Young Trio at RCM Koerner Hall, 8:00 pm, 273 Bloor St. W., Toronto, 416-408-0208  
• Joshua Arden Miller & Pappy Johns Band at Harbour St. Fish Bar, 8:00 pm, 10 Keith Ave., Collingwood, 705-293-3474  
• Blackburn Brothers w/ Bobby Dean (Dinner Buffet) at Spot 1 Grill and Music Hall, 9:00 pm, 289 Rutherford Rd S, Brampton  

Sunday, May 5

• Camilo Restrepo at Flying Monkeys Brewery Barrie, 1:00 pm, 107 Dunlop St E, Barrie, (705) 721-8989  
• Patrick Fockler, Glenn Marais & Mojo Train, The Trainwrecks at Jazz Room in Waterloo, 2:30 pm, 59 King St N, Waterloo  
• Rick Taylor Band at  The Crystal Chandelier, 3:00 pm, 3878 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, 9058949996  
• Danny Marks Combo at Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 3:00 pm, 744 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, 416-901-7469

Be sure to visit http://torontobluessociety.com/events/

for the latest Live Blues listings

With a Toronto Blues Society membership, not only do you help support TBS and all the events we produce, you also receive these great benefits:

• 1st Class home delivery of our monthly Maple Blues Newsletter
• 20% discount on  Maple Blues Awards tickets & exclusive early bird ticket access
• 20% discount on Women’s Blues Revue tickets & exclusive early bird ticket access
• 10% off every purchase from the Dead Dog Records, Toronto (1209 Bloor St. West &  1696 Queen St. West)
• TBS voting rights
• Discount tickets to all TBS events (including TBS Workshops)
• Discounts on TBS merchandise purchases at TBS events
• Exclusive access to industry discounts, ticket giveaways, and more!